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Jac Caglianone Scratched on Sunday With Ankle Soreness
The Kansas City Royals announced that first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (ankle) has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup against the division-rival Detroit Tigers due to ankle soreness. John Rave will make the start in right field for KC and will bat sixth against Tigers right-hander Jacob Waguespack. Caglianone left Wednesday's contest early against the Athletics with a right-ankle injury and was also kept out in the series finale on Thursday. Apparently, the left-handed slugger is not over his ankle injury and will miss another game, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The next opportunity he will have to play will be for Monday's series opener in Toronto against the Blue Jays. The 23-year-old former sixth overall pick from the University of Florida in 2024 got off to a slow start in 2026 in his first full year in the majors, but he's rebounded nicely and has become a must-start for his left-handed power in KC. Cags currently holds a .276/.328/.491 slash line, an .819 OPS, 22 homers, 60 RBI, 59 runs scored, and six steals in his 434 at-bats.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
Travis Hunter Works Exclusively on Defense on Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter took all 20 of his snaps in training camp practice on Sunday on defense in 11-on-11 team drills, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Hunter has now taken 249 total snaps during training camp, with 183 coming on defense, 65 on offense, and one on special teams. DiRocco notes that these numbers do not include the team's joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. The 23-year-old former second overall pick last year out of Colorado did not suit up for the team's second preseason game on Friday against the Carolina Panthers, and he has been listed as a starting cornerback and a backup wide receiver on the Jaguars' preseason depth chart. The former Heisman Trophy winner caught only 28 passes for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven games as a rookie before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Hunter is fully healthy now, but his fantasy stock in both redraft and keeper leagues has plummeted since it looks like he might only be a gadget player on offense going forward.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
CJ Abrams Out of the Lineup Again on Sunday
Washington Nationals middle infielder CJ Abrams (ankle) is missing a fourth straight game on Sunday in the series finale in Miami against the division-rival Marlins, according to MLB.com. Nasim Nunez is at shortstop and is batting eighth, while Jose Tena will make another start at second and bat fifth for the Nats against Marlins right-hander Janson Junk. Abrams could be a candidate to land on the 10-day injured list early next week after spraining his left ankle in Wednesday's contest against the Texas Rangers. Fantasy managers will want to check back on his status on Monday before the start of a new series at home against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old former first-rounder was recently asked to move from shortstop to second base, and although Abrams was not happy about the organization's decision, he is willing to do what is best for the franchise. Offensively, Abrams is in the midst of a career year and has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues, slashing .279/.354/.530 with an .884 OPS, 29 homers, 91 RBI, 24 steals, and 77 runs scored across his 124 games and 534 plate appearances in his fifth year in the majors.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Edwin Diaz to be Eased Back in Lower-Leverage Role When he Returns
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Saturday that right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (neck) will be eased back into a lower-leverage role in the team's bullpen once he returns from the 15-day injured list in September, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Diaz, the Dodgers' big free-agent acquisition last offseason, has only appeared in 16 games in his first year with the team in 2026 due to elbow and neck injuries, and he has been bad when he has been available. The 32-year-old Puerto Rican hurler and three-time All-Star currently has an 11.85 ERA (6.01 FIP), 2.56 WHIP, seven saves, 19 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Diaz will be eased in next month when he returns as the Dodgers look to get him right for the postseason, but with just over a month left in the campaign, it's fair for fantasy managers to wonder if he's even worth holding in redraft leagues. The good news is that Diaz's neck injury is not believed to be serious, and he has a chance to come off the injured list around when he is eligible to return on Sept. 2. In the meantime, lefty reliever Tanner Scott will continue to be Roberts' leading candidate for saves.
Source: The Orange County Register - Bill Plunkett
Source: The Orange County Register - Bill Plunkett
Tyler Glasnow to Return on Tuesday Against Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start on Tuesday in Atlanta against the Braves, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow will finally return to the Dodgers' starting rotation after giving up only two runs with 20 strikeouts and four walks in 13 2/3 innings in his four minor-league rehab starts. He had been on the injured list since May 8 due to lower-back spasms. The 33-year-old hard-throwing right-hander got up to 77 pitches in his final rehab outing, so he's close to being fully stretched out, although fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the Dodgers have a short leash on him in his first outing back next week in Atlanta in a tough matchup against the Braves. Now that he is on the verge of a return to L.A., Glasnow should be rostered in most fantasy baseball leagues for his high-end strikeout upside to close out the year. Before hurting his back, the former All-Star had gone 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 49 strikeouts in 39 2/3 innings pitched over his first seven starts of the 2026 season.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Nick Folk Converts All Six Attempts in Saturday's Preseason Win
Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk brought some stability to Atlanta's kicking game in Saturday's 34-6 win over the Colts, making both of his field goal attempts and all four extra points. The field goals were from 50 and 51 yards out, so there is still some length left in the 41-year-old's leg. The veteran kicker is coming off a solid 2025 campaign in which he converted 28 of 29 field goal attempts (career-long of 58) and all 22 of his extra points while kicking for the Jets, though that effort still landed him well outside the top 12 for fantasy (K21). The Falcons should be a slight upgrade over the Jets offense, and not having to deal with the elements inside the dome in Atlanta should be a benefit as well. Folk ranks No. 24 in RotoBaller's kicker rankings, but there is potential to outproduce that projection. Still, he's more of a streaming option than a kicker to draft for the entire season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
J.J. McCarthy Banged Up After Saturday's Preseason Game
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy would have played longer in Saturday's preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens if he had not gotten "banged up" during a rough first quarter, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. McCarthy only played 18 offensive snaps over four series in the first quarter and struggled with his accuracy while taking three hits and a sack. O'Connell was hoping to send McCarthy out for at least one more possession. The Vikings have not revealed a specific injury, but it is notable after several injury-plagued seasons in Minnesota to begin his NFL career after he was taken 10th overall out of Michigan in 2024. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee and missed seven games in 2025 with a high right-ankle sprain and a concussion. He also missed time with a hairline fracture in his right hand. He finished 5-for-10 passing for 81 yards against Baltimore on Saturday. While McCarthy might be banged up, it is unlikely that he will not be ready for the start of the regular season in several weeks as the QB2 behind Kyler Murray.
Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
Casey Mize Leaves Saturday's Game Early With Ankle Sprain
The San Diego Padres announced that right-hander Casey Mize (ankle) left his start early on Saturday at Petco Park against the Minnesota Twins with a sprained right ankle. Before being pulled, Mize struggled on the mound, allowing four earned runs on four hits (three home runs) while walking one and striking out none in 2 2/3 innings pitched. The 29-year-old's next scheduled start next weekend on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays is now up in the air and will depend on how he recovers over the next few days. The former first overall pick in 2018 from Auburn has gone 5-7 on the season with a 3.44 ERA (3.28 FIP) and 1.09 WHIP with a career-high 139 strikeouts and 36 walks in 149 innings pitched across his 28 starts with the Padres and Detroit Tigers. Since being acquired by the Friars at the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Mize has struggled in four starts for San Diego, allowing 14 earned runs on 21 hits (five homers) while walking seven and fanning 10 in 18 innings. If he is cleared to make his next start, he will have a difficult matchup on tap on the road against the first-place Rays.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Yankees Place Ryan Weathers on Injured List With Forearm Strain
The New York Yankees announced on Sunday that they placed left-hander Ryan Weathers (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a left-forearm flexor strain and recalled right-hander Brendan Beck from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Weathers will most likely be sidelined beyond two weeks, but we will not have a clearer picture of a timeline for his return until he undergoes an MRI exam. The Yankees' rotation depth is being tested in the dog days of summer, with Weathers joining fellow left-hander Max Fried (elbow) on the IL. The 26-year-old southpaw has gone 5-8 with a 3.60 ERA (3.60 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 143 strikeouts and 38 walks in 137 1/3 innings pitched in his 25 starts for the Yankees in 2026 in his first year in the Bronx. Weathers should have a rotation spot waiting for him when he is recovered from his forearm injury, but he might not have many opportunities to help fantasy managers to close out the season in September. Right-hander Will Warren's spot in the Yankees' rotation will be secure now for at least another few weeks.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department
Nathan Carter Racks Up 17 Carries in Bid for No. 3 RB Role
Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter earned the bulk of the backfield load in Saturday's 34-6 win over the Colts, playing the entire game and rushing 17 times for 42 yards. The second-year back also scored one of the team's four touchdowns, finding the end zone from one yard out early in the second quarter. Carter served as the team's No. 3 back last season, tallying just nine carries for 60 scoreless yards, and is in position to operate in that role again this year. There is some competition from offseason signee Tyler Goodson, who also scored on a 49-yard run in Saturday's contest, but neither back figures to be fantasy relevant unless either Bijan Robinson or Brian Robinson were to go down with injury, so Carter should remain off the radar in fantasy drafts.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Sean Tucker Stakes His Claim to Buccaneers' Goal-Line Role
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker proved himself a valuable goal-line weapon in 2025, converting four of his nine carries from within the five-yard line into touchdowns, and in Saturday night's preseason win over the Chiefs, he was at it again. With just over 10 minutes remaining in the game, Tucker made a nifty jump cut in the backfield and punched in a one-yard touchdown run that would prove to be the game-winning score. The former undrafted free agent tallied eight total touchdowns in 2025, and if he can hold onto a red-zone role in what projects to be an improved offense, double-digit scores could be on the table in 2026, allowing him to work his way into the weekly flex conversation while simultaneously frustrating Bucky Irving's fantasy managers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jalen Royals Helps His Case for an Expanded Role in Year 2
A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jalen Royals was a buzzy name throughout his first training camp with the team, and while that resulted in only two total catches as a rookie, there is still room for him to carve out a role in a receiver room in need of playmakers. While the camp hype crown has since been passed to 2026 fifth-round pick Cyrus Allen, it was Royals who led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in Saturday night's preseason loss to the Buccaneers. In a game where Chiefs backup quarterbacks Justin Fields, Garrett Nussmeier, and Chris Oladokun combined for only 130 passing yards, Royals accounted for more than a third of that total, catching all six of his targets for 51 yards. While the buzz around Allen appears warranted, Kansas City will be in search of contributions from all its young pass catchers. Royals could find early-season involvement as Rashee Rice continues to work his way back from offseason clean-up surgery to his right knee, while at the same time, 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce will turn 37 before the first month of the regular season has concluded.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Camden Brown's Strong Push for a Roster Spot Continues
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Camden Brown has made his share of highlight plays throughout training camp, and for the second time this preseason he led the team in receiving yards in Saturday night's win over the Cardinals. Adding to his 62 yards and two scores from the Cowboys' preseason opener against the Seahawks, Brown caught two of his four targets against Arizona, including a 70-yard scramble drill catch and run that set up a Joe Milton III touchdown run. An undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern, Brown averaged 16.5 yards per reception on his way to racking up 1,088 yards and 14 touchdowns in his final collegiate season, and his big-play ability has consistently shown up for the Cowboys throughout practice and now two live games. Should he force his way onto the team's initial 53-man roster, he could carve out a best ball-friendly role behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
CJ Daniels Breaks Out in Second Preseason Game
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels caught eight of his 13 targets for 68 yards during Saturday's preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. A sixth-round pick from Miami, Daniels' big preseason showing could help him push for a larger role on offense this season. However, his path to a starting role faces several obstacles. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are locked in as the top two receivers, and it's hard to imagine one big preseason game would vault Daniels ahead of Jordan Whittington or Konata Mumpfield. Presumably, he'll open the year as the No. 5 receiver on the depth chart, and if he wants to carve out a more consistent role, he'll have to capitalize on every opportunity that comes his way. There's certainly a track record for production here, as Daniels caught 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns during his sixth and final year of college football. He's off the redraft radar, but he ranks as the overall WR111 in dynasty leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Colbie Young Making a Push for Bengals' Third Receiver Spot
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Colbie Young caught three of his eight targets in Saturday night's preseason win over the Bears, racking up 48 yards and a touchdown. Through two preseason games, Young leads the team in targets and yards, and the 2026 fourth-round pick has emerged as a potential third receiver option behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The role has been held over much of the past three seasons by 2023 sixth-round pick Andrei Iosivas, but in games with both Chase and Higgins active, the 26-year-old has struggled to find any consistent production. While few receivers league-wide are capable of threatening the Bengals' top duo for consistent volume, Young is a toolsy prospect who ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at 218 pounds, and in an offense coming into the season healthy and projected to be among the league's highest-scoring units, he has spike week potential as a deep best ball sleeper. With his strong training camp translating into in-game scenarios, it could be a matter of time before Young overtakes Iosivas and earns a significant role in three-receiver sets.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
